Lee Radford may not be channeling his inner-Scrooge just yet, but the Hull FC players have been told they won't be getting a long break this Christmas.

Hull, who play their first pre-season game against Doncaster on January 6, will still be given four days off during the Festive season, but the players will be returning to training after Boxing Day to continue their preparations for the Doncaster clash.

Earlier this week we revealed how Hull KR have given their squad a 12 day break during the Christmas period, however Radford is eager to see the raised intensity as the squad build towards Christmas maintained as they prepare for the first of three friendly games.

Hull Live understands the FC players will conclude their training the weekend before Christmas, before the club hold a special Christmas party for the players and their families.